Why You Should Hire a Wedding Designer | The Benefits of Having a Wedding Designer on Your Team
Should you hire a professional wedding designer or DIY your wedding? What is the difference between hiring a professional wedding designer and doing it all yourself? What does a wedding designer and stylist do?
First, let us say that there is absolutely nothing wrong with DIYing your wedding or elopement! DIYing can save money (this is typically the number one reason we see clients choose to DIY) and offers complete control over every aspect of your wedding or elopement.
BUT if you’re reading this, you probably already know that.
If you’re reading this, you may also be considering hiring a professional designer, but aren’t exactly sure what the benefits of doing so are.
Here’s what you’ll get from working with a professional designer and stylist for your wedding or elopement:
A FOCUS ON STORY. The right professional designer will get to know you and your story very well. This will be their most important reference when considering design. They will first and foremost look to who you are and what makes you unique to design your day. We often see couples who are DIYing their wedding look to Pinterest first. While Pinterest offers great design ideas, it doesn’t get to the heart of who you are. A professional designer will focus on your story first.
KNOWLEDGE OF THE WEDDING INDUSTRY. A designer understands the wedding industry very well. They know what is trending and how to utilize a trend but still make it unique. They know how to create something timeless and they know what is overdone. They guide you through designing your day with this knowledge in mind.
PERSPECTIVE. An outsider’s perspective can be eye opening and offer a new perspective that you weren’t able to see on your own. A wedding designer is able to connect your design to you in ways you may have not been able to on your own (you do have a lot going on right now, after all).
DESIGN BACKGROUND. A wedding designer understands the elements and principles of design. They are knowledgable in this area, whether they received formal training or are self-taught. This is an area that should not be overlooked. Understanding these principles is pivotal to creating a cohesive and seamless design look.
RESOURCES. A designer knows the best vendors, materials and places to source their design elements. They have lots of connections in the industry and know how to utilize them for your day. This can end up saving you money and time in the long run!
COLLABORATION. If you trust your designer to develop ideas and collaborate with you, you’ll be able to create something completely unique to you! A great designer will collaborate with you and other design vendors. They will create a team of vendors with you in mind. Two (or more) heads are better than one.
ORGANIZATION. A designer organizes everything for you! You don’t have to worry or stress about doing everything yourself. They figure out the tiny details, communicate with your design vendors and ensure that every single design item is styled perfectly.
TIME. By releasing the design responsibilities to a professional, you’ll have more time to spend with the important people in your life during your engagement. Planning a wedding or an elopement is a full time job; by hiring a professional designer and stylist you are giving yourself the time to focus on your life. You shouldn’t feel burnt out or drained by your day, you should feel excited by it!
